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What's covered in this workshop?
This Teachable course compliments the Basanite Mitts Knitting Pattern by Carol Feller, so you'll never be left wondering how to approach a section. Pattern is included with workshop purchase.
Some of the techniques covered in this course are:
- Crochet Provisional Cast On
- Magic Loop
- Pattern Set Up
- Working Thumb Gussets
- Grafting
- Working Mitt Flaps
- Bind Off
- Finishing
Scroll on to find out more about these gorgeous mitts and for a full course curriculum below.
Wondering about the Basanite Mitts?
Press play on this video and Carol will explain pattern construction and some of the tips and techniques you'll find inside this learn to knit course:
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From the Knitterverse
"My first ever garment! There was a discount and I went for the whole kit, with the tutorial classes. They were super helpful, and the cardigan fits just perfect. I love Carol’s designs and her teaching was clear and helpful; really helped boost my confidence."
Meet Your Teacher
Carol trained initially as a textile artist and then as a structural engineer. While both of these backgrounds are very different the influences can be seen in her design work which is well-shaped, flattering to wear and enjoyable to knit.
She strives to design clothing with a difference: not overly complex, but still giving a very unique end product. She likes to work with different construction methods, so long as they enhance the knitting experience and make for a more intuitively put-together knitted item.
Carol has been widely published in books and magazine and travels the world teaching in yarn shops and fibre festivals. The classes she teaches cover a wide range of subjects from cables and chart reading, through garment shaping and customisation right through to short rows and colourwork. In her classes you'll move from learning the basics to refining your knitting skills and fixing problems.
Pattern Information
SIZE
Hand Circumference: 7.75”/19.5 cm
Wrist Circumference: 6.75” / 17 cm with 1” / 2.5 cm flap
Length: 9"/23 cm
YARN
Manos Del Uruguay ‘Franca’ (100% Wool; 114 yds / 105 m per 5.3 oz / 150 g); colour: Blush (F47); 1 skein
Approximate Yardage: 94 yds / 86 m
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Two Size 11 US / 8 mm needles any type
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter's gauge is unique.
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, crochet hook (approx. size of needle), 4 buttons approx. 1” / 2.5 cm diameter
GAUGE
11 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10cm in garter stitch
15 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm in slipped stitch pattern stitch
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Do You Need Yarn?
The Basanite Mitts are made with Manos Del Uruguay ‘Franca’.
Super soft, super warm, and super quick to knit! Franca makes luscious soft knits with 100% Superwash merino. It is super chunky yet light, perfect for accessories or a really fast garment knit should you fall in love with it😉
Just choose your favourite colour from our kits here:
Looking for more?
Browse the Learn to Knit Project Workshops below. Each one has different tips and techniques for you to learn from cables to colourwork you'll find something new in each course.